Education

Education Resources

NYFC and ACS collaborate to support programs that promote stable adulthood through education and job training.
Programs include:

Available to youth enrolled at Hunter College, John Jay College, and Kingsborough Community College.
Financial, academic, and emotional support.

The Spirit Award rages from $2,500 up to $10,000 in scholarships each year to three individuals.
Eligible youth demonstrate academic success, willingness to think beyond themselves, shown resilience in the face of challenges, and gained a new sense of awareness because of the obstacles they have had to overcome.

Currently, only able to take applications for students who were formerly involved in the foster care in New York City, in school and out of school. If you are not eligible and still need assistance, please email program@newyorkersforchildren.org.
One-time emergency financial assistance to students with an unexpected financial emergency.

Available to all foster care youth up to age 26 enrolled in college or an accredited vocational program.
Packages include computers and supplies.

Go to NYFC for more information about these or any other NYFC programs.

College Board Website: Information on U.S. colleges, SATs, SAT prep, scholarships, financial aid, and admission processes:

The Common Application and the Universal College Application: standardized applications that enable students to apply to several participating colleges by providing their academic information, and other common information.

Scholarship Search Engine: Match your profile to any applicable scholarships.